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Anticoagulation Risk Tools

CHA₂DS₂‑VASc & HAS‑BLED scores for stroke/bleeding risk assessment

ESC 2024 Guidelines [citation:1]

CHA₂DS₂‑VASc Risk Factors

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Quick Reference

CHA₂DS₂‑VASc

0: Low risk (no OAC)
1: Moderate (consider OAC)
≥2 (men) / ≥3 (women): OAC indicated [citation:4][citation:9]

HAS‑BLED

≤2: Low bleeding risk
≥3: High bleeding risk – frequent monitoring [citation:1][citation:8]

DOAC Preference [citation:6]

In older adults, apixaban and dabigatran preferred over rivaroxaban and warfarin due to lower bleeding risk.

2023 Beers Criteria: caution with rivaroxaban and warfarin in elderly [citation:6]

Monitoring

  • • CBC, renal/liver function annually
  • • TTR target >65% for warfarin [citation:9]
  • • Reassess at every visit [citation:1]